TellDone vs Otter.ai

One transcribes meetings. The other plans your day.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Otter.ai	TellDone
Primary function	Meeting transcription	Voice-to-action planning
Best for	Meetings and conversations	Personal planning and task capture
Transcription	Yes	Yes, 60+ languages
Task creation from voice	No	Up to 5 tasks per recording
Calendar event creation	No	Up to 3 events per recording
Smart task completion	No	Smart Context auto-completes tasks
AI Reports	No	Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
Note types	Meeting notes only	7 types (Task, Idea, Info, Status, Meeting, Event, Reflection)
Integrations	Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Slack	Calendar, Todoist, Notion, Things 3, Reminders, Google Tasks
Team features	Yes (collaboration, shared notes)	Individual-focused
Platforms	iOS, Android, Web, Chrome	iOS, Web (Android coming)
Offline recording	No (needs internet)	Yes, crash-safe with auto-sync
Apple integration	Basic	Deep (Action Button, Control Center, Dynamic Island, Siri)
Pricing	Free (300 min/mo); Pro $16.99/mo	Free (50 notes/mo); Basic $4.17/mo (annual)

When to Use Each

When to use Otter.ai

Recording and transcribing meetings
Team collaboration on meeting notes
When you need Zoom/Meet/Teams integration

When to use TellDone

Personal voice planning (tasks, events, reminders)
When you want AI to create structured outputs, not just text
When you need offline recording
When you want deep Apple ecosystem integration

The Key Difference

Otter.ai is built for meetings. TellDone is built for everything else -- the ideas on your commute, the tasks between meetings, the plans in your head that need organizing. Otter turns speech into text. TellDone turns speech into action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use both TellDone and Otter.ai? +

Yes. Many users use Otter for meetings and TellDone for personal planning. They serve different needs.

Does TellDone record meetings? +

TellDone can record any voice note, including meeting summaries. But it doesn't auto-join video calls like Otter. TellDone is designed for quick personal capture, not meeting recording.

Which is cheaper? +

TellDone's free tier includes 50 notes/month with all Apple integrations. Otter's free tier gives 300 transcription minutes. TellDone's paid plans start at $4.17/mo vs Otter's $16.99/mo.

Try TellDone Free

50 notes per month. All Apple integrations included. No credit card required.

Download on the App Store